Soybean meal serves as a lump of high-quality protein that can be given a flesh-like texture to boost the cooked yield of ground meats.
Soybean meal serves as a lump of high-quality protein that can be given a flesh-like texture to boost the cooked yield of ground meats. Cooking is best done using “Wet” heat.
In the inflation age we live in, our population is unable to meet its dietary needs. Protein is the most significant macronutrient.
Our society has a fallacy that the only sources of protein are eggs, meat, beef, and broilers. Yet, because of their exorbitant costs, not everyone can afford to buy any of those items. Why not switch to a more cost-effective and extremely nutritional substitute?
Soybeans belong to the leguminous family of vegetables. One of the few well-known plant foods that contain all essential amino acids, soy is a superior source of protein, much like meat.
Soybeans are high in protein, fiber, and phytoestrogens, as well as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. They are also low in cholesterol, lactose, and saturated fats.
Soybeans can be consumed in many ways. Soybeans can be roasted and eaten as a snack or as a vegetable in a salad.
Its oil can be used to process vegan and vegetarian cheeses as well as margarine and shortening. Soy sauce, soy milk, tofu, burgers, soy curls, tempeh, soy bread, soy pasta, and soymilk yogurt are common examples of soybean products.
Despite its tremendous health benefits, soya is hardly seen on the average person’s plate. Here are some of our favourite recipes for soybean meal. It’s amazing since it can be moulded into any texture to push your culinary boundaries.
EDAMAME
This spicy edamame recipe is delicious and ready in under 15 twinkles! Perfect as a starter or snack!
INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz. frozen edamame
- 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp hot sauce.
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot. Add frozen edamame and simmer over wet heat for 3-5 minutes until tender. Sprinkle it with sea salt after transferring them to the bowl. While switching the heat to medium, add sesame oil to the saucepan.
Add your garlic and sauté it gently until it is aromatic as well as tender. Add hot sauce and chilli flakes to taste. Toss the edamame in the dressing until uniformly covered. Pour into a bowl and serve.
SOYA CHUNKS, CUTLETS, KABAB
Soya kabab or soya cutlet is a high-protein healthy food. This is made with soya granules or minced soya along with certain vegetables.
INGREDIENTS
- 1\2 kg of soya chunks
- 1 chopped carrot
- 1 tsp. salt
- 7-8 cloves of garlic
- Chili flakes to taste
- Ginger–1 small cube
- 1\2 chopped capsicum
- 1 mashed potato
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 egg
- Bread crumbs
INSTRUCTIONS
Soak soya granules in boiling water for 5 minutes with a lid on. Add a pinch of salt as well. Remove them from the hot water after 3-5 minutes and wash them with cold water 2–3 times. Squeeze out foamy water every time.
Combine soya granules, bread slices, spices, ginger, garlic, salt, and 1 mashed potato in a food processor and pulse 1–2 times. Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in some chopped vegetables.
Grease your palms and shape them into discs before frying. To make it crispy, use a slurry of cornflour and water. Dip the kabab in slurry and then coat it with bread crumbs. Fry and serve.
SOY BREAD
This recipe for soy bread from soybean meal merely calls for soybean flour, water, and salt. The dough is a little sticky when compared to other flatbreads. Rolling will be a little bit challenging due to the lack of gluten. Roll it with a rolling pin or by hand.
INGREDIENTS
- Soybean flour: 1 cup
- Warm water, 1/3 cup
- Salt – to taste.
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine soybean flour and salt in a bowl. Now, gradually add warm water to form a dough. Set it aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat the tava or nonstick pan/skillet on medium-high flame. Dust the flour on the working surface. Take a small piece of dough and roll it like a tortilla or roti. Once the pan is hot, place the rolled bread and cook for 30 seconds, or until the underside has brown spots.
SOYA MILK
INGREDIENTS
- Soybeans –200g
- Water –3 to 4 cups
- Sugar, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse and soak the beans in water overnight. Drain the beans and give them a quick rinse. Combine them with 2–3 cups of water in a blender. Bring it to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low to low and simmer for 10–12 minutes.